The training was focused on the application GIS and RS in Integrated Water Recourse Management, fully sponsored by Tana Sub-Basin Organization. The training objective was to equip the trainees with timely tools for the water resource management.
Inauguration of a satellite image reception and data dissemination center was held at the Technology Campus of Bahir Dar University on March 18, 2008. Opening remarks were made by the Prof. Gerald Higelin, Scientific Director of Institute of Technology (IOT) and Dr. Fantahun Ayele, Vice President for Information and Strategic Communication. Currently the system is receiving ten thousands of files per day from more than eight geostationary and polar orbiting satellites.